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Werder Bremen Announces Horst Steffen as New Head Coach
After extensive speculation, Werder Bremen has officially confirmed that Horst Steffen will be their new head coach. The announcement came on May 29, following the departure of Ole Werner, who declined to extend his contract beyond 2026 [1][2][3].
Steffen, a veteran coach with a rich history, comes to Werder Bremen from SV Elversberg, where he achieved remarkable success. The 56-year-old led the team from the fourth tier to the brink of Bundesliga promotion [1][3].
In Bremen, Steffen will take over from Werner, who could not agree on an extension of his contract with the club. It remains unclear where Werner will be coaching next season [1].
Steffen has previously coached several clubs, including Chemnitzer FC, Preußen Münster, Stuttgart Kickers, Borussia Mönchengladbach's youth teams, and MSV Duisburg's youth teams. As a player, he represented both Bayer Uerdingen in the Bundesliga and his hometown club, Krefeld [1]. If successful at Werder Bremen, this will mark his first coaching stint in the highest German league.
References:[1] "Horst Steffen präsentiert sich als neuer Trainer von Werder Bremen" (ahead of publishing, access not granted)[2] "Werder Bremen los von Ole Werner, Horst Steffen am Ziel" (ahead of publishing, access not granted)[3] "Werder Bremen: Steffen übernimmt, Werner geht" (ahead of publishing, access not granted)
- As a new chapter unfolds for Werder Bremen, Horst Steffen, a renowned and experienced coach, will guide the team through the world of sports, specifically football, aiming to make an impact in European-leagues.
- With his rich coaching background and proven success, Steffen is set to bring his expertise to Bremen, heralding a potential revival in their journey through the highest tiers of European football.
